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20 Years of AARON Amplifiers
The High End GmbH Company from Germany, founded by Marita and Thomas Hoehne, supports real High End Stereo since 1986. The AARON brand was founded in 1989. Today it is one of the finest High End Audio brands. - August 11, 2009 - High End GmbH
Superstar Selector Picks Beauty and Talent on Its New Website
Superstar Selector creates a comprehensive space for music lovers and those who admire feminine beauty to find the latest news on undiscovered and current artists. The online journal is the first to focus exclusively on beautiful women with musical talent. - August 10, 2009 - Superstar Selector
Reggae Band Rebelution Dominates iTunes Charts with Their Sophomore Album "Bright Side of Life"
Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution dominates the iTunes charts with the release of “Bright Side of Life” on August 4, 2009, solidifying the #3 spot for top albums downloaded in the United States in all genres, and #1 spot in the reggae music genre. - August 08, 2009 - Rebelution
Go Large Records Announces Mike Warren with Signature Sound Hits the Scene
Plans to open for John Michael Montgomery or ZZ Top are not beyond their scope as they have already been approached the big label, Sony Records for a sit down discussion and possible signing. - August 08, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
On August 21, 2009 Milan Records is Releasing "50 Essential Tangos"
After two successful high-quantity song bundles that in total sold over 20,000 albums, comes a collection of high-quality, world-renowned classic Tango songs on the new digital bundle, “50 Essential Tangos.” On Friday August 21, 2009, Amazon.com will offer the 50-song mp3 bundle for $0. - August 08, 2009 - Milan Records
Queen Esther Marrow and the Harlem Gospel Singers & Band: Let the Good Times Roll
Available on DVD September 29 from Kultur Kultur announces the DVD release of Queen Esther Marrow and The Harlem Gospel Singers & Band: Let The Good Times Roll. To the delight of Gospel Fans across America, Queen Esther brings her considerable virtuosity to the stage along with the Harlem... - August 08, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Online Audio CD Music Store for World Music Now Open at World Charms
World Charms, which specializes in selling unique gift ideas for every occasion and promoting world culture at the same time, is pleased to present its Audio Media Entertainment Department showcasing traditional world music, chill out lounge music infusing exotic tunes and dance groove from different parts of the world. - August 08, 2009 - ZeMis
KC Cafe Radio to Feature Local Musicians in Lee's Summit Concert
KC Cafe Radio Hosts concert with featured musicians from throughout the Kansas City area will perform a variety of musical styles from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, August 21, at Howard Station Park in downtown Lee's Summit. The free, family-friendly event is sponsored by KC Cafe Radio, in conjunction with Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street's "Free Friday Nights" summer concert series - August 08, 2009 - KC Cafe Radio
In Nicetown, It's Not Nice to Not Give Back
Five Time Grammy Nominee Jazmine Sullivan and Comcast Corporation Join Nicetown CDC in Inspiring Nicetown to Highlight and Continue Its Tradition of Building Through Giving Back. - August 07, 2009 - Nicetown Community Development Corporation (CDC)
Back to the 1980s Party Cruise Celebrates the New Wave Music Era with "80s on the Waves"
California music promoter offers passengers a chance to party like its 1989. The cruise ship “Carnival Paradise” is set to stage a three day new wave themed revival cruise featuring 80s era bands, parties, dances and costume contest. Tributes to Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, The Cure and More. - August 07, 2009 - Music Zirconia
Another Music Veteran Joins Extreme Rush
With the field of house music DJs continuing to expand exponentially, its become increasingly difficult for anyone talented to stand out. - August 07, 2009 - Extreme Rush Ventures Events
Big News: Couto Solutions Announces Launch Date for Ground Breaking Social Media Building Blocks & Social Network Development Services for Building Custom Social Networks
New Social Networking Building Blocks and Social Media Service Offering that can spur new Twitters, Facebooks, and more. Makes it easy for people to build social networks with purchasing, event registration, support services, donations and more. - August 06, 2009 - Couto Solutions
Jazz Vocalist Anna Maria Flechero Reconnects with Her Filipino American Roots
Afro-Filipina Anna Maria Flechero performs at the 2nd Annual S.F. Filipino American Jazz Festival at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on August 8. - August 06, 2009 - Anna Maria Flechero, Jazz Vocalist
A Reggae Tribute to Michael Jackson by Luciano Now Available from D Music Productions and LionI Recordings
It seems that many artists in the reggae world have sought to give Michael Jackson’s songs new meaning and depth, while honoring the late King of Pop. - August 05, 2009 - DMusic
'His Name Was Yesterday' Let Out Their Lions and Announce Partnership with Roaring Lion Energy Drink
Fresh off their announcement of an upcoming nationwide tour sponsored by Jagermeister, 'His Name Was Yesterday' has just released details of a new partnership with Roaring Lion Energy Drink. “We are absolutely thrilled at the opportunity Roaring Lion Energy has given us to help one another... - August 05, 2009 - Roaring Lion energy drink
Mambo Sons Release "Heavy Days" CD
Today the indie rock and roll trio “Mambo Sons” released their fourth album on Portland, Oregon’s Omnicide Records, a double album set entitled “Heavy Days.” Mambo Sons is Tom Guerra (guitars and vocals), Scott Lawson (vocals and bass) and Joe Lemieux (drums and... - August 05, 2009 - Mambo Sons
New Soundtrack Releases by Kurt Oldman
Out now on Amazon.com and coming August 15th to Itunes, the original score soundtrack albums to “The Divided” and “Callous” by composer Kurt Oldman. - August 05, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
Jill Jackson Announces Gig at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Glasgow
Scottish singer songwriter Jill Jackson has announced the release of a new EP, titled “Painted Faces”. The EP is special ukulele recording that will be released on evening of her forthcoming performance at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow on 7th August 2009. From rock chick to... - August 05, 2009 - Jill Jackson
Joanna Krupa, America Olivo, Kaci Battaglia, Natalie Reid, Chris Willis at DJ Times DJ Expo Monday August 10th: The BIG Sessions at Club Worship
The anticipation is on for “The BIG Sessions” party in Atlantic City during dance music’s newest and biggest event week. DJ Times’ 2009 International DJ Expo, held from August 10-13 in Atlantic City, N.J. is the premiere dance music industry convergence of the year. The Big Sessions party at Club Worship, inside the House of Blues - Atlantic City on Monday evening, August 10th kick starts the DJ Times’ DJ Expo into high gear. - August 04, 2009 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC
New Radio Guide Launches
Josh T., the site creator, is a long time country music fan and claims to have listened to virtually every existing online country radio station. He updates the website daily, constantly adding new reviews and plans to include even those AM and FM stations who may not have live audio on the net, or even a website. - August 03, 2009 - Country Music Radio Guide
Fall Out Boy Counts on Global Entertainment Services Again for Security Protection
The entertainment security protection company will handle all tour related safety, venue and security issues for the band members - August 01, 2009 - Global Entertainment Services
SnortingPig Promotions Picks Out the Quotes as a New Band to Watch for 2009
SnortingPig Promotions positions The Quotes as a band to watch as new EP, Monte Rosa, draws two sell-out crowds in Reading, UK. - July 31, 2009 - Snorting Pig Promotions
DBZ Guitars Writes a New Chapter in Metal History with the “The Dark Side of Dean” Guitar Line
DBZ Guitars is pleased to announce a new series of distinctive metal guitars, The Darkside of Dean. The Darkside line is a new offering of uniquely carved masterpieces straight from the darkest depths of legendary guitar builders Dean B. Zelinsky’s mind. “The Darkside series is designed... - July 31, 2009 - DBZ Guitars
World Premiere - Ciarán Farrell's, 'Spirit of the Sea'
The world premiere of Ciarán Farrell’s, ‘Spirit of the Sea’, will take place in the main auditorium of the National Concert Hall in Dublin on Tuesday, 1st of September at 1pm. Commissioned and presented by RTÉ Performing Groups for the RTÉ Summer Lunchtime Concert Series. - July 31, 2009 - Ciaran Farrell
Rockabilly Star Joins Be Bop A Lula At Edinburgh Fringe Festival 16-30 Aug
Scotland’s foremost rockabilly artist Paul Paterson is Music Director of revival of legendary stageshow Be Bop A Lula 16-30 Aug at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009. - July 30, 2009 - Be Bop A Lula
Radney Foster Surprises Fans with Free Interactive Flash Drive at Birthday Party
Star-studded show, incredible music, and a new technology that gave lucky fans exclusive content makes for a very special night. - July 30, 2009 - Gigmark Interactive Media
From All Points West to the World – RumBum.com to Stream Live from the All Points West Music & Arts Festival
RumBum.com has partnered with the All Points West Music & Arts Festival to sponsor the live stream for the fest set to take place in historic Liberty State Park, July 30 to August 2. The All Points West Live Stream will capture the very best of the fest and deliver them to music fans the world... - July 30, 2009 - Rum Bum
No Explanation Productions LLC Introduces New Record Label Designed to Change the Relationship Between Artist and Label
No Explanation Productions LLC burst onto the Virginia music scene earlier this year with the release of their music media site RockTheBurg.com and a series of high profile promotional events. Today the company unveiled the newest portion of this innovative music media company, No Explanation... - July 30, 2009 - No Explanation Productions LLC
Alt/Soul Singer/Songwriter the Sistah's Debut EP Brown on the Edges Available Now
The Sistah's Debut EP to feature songs "Brooklyn Was Beautiful," "I'm Sorry" and "1ne (Remix)" featuring Eternia. - July 30, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
SquareZero Wins Sneaky Sound System Competition
Aussie band 'Sneaky Sound System' posted a competition challenge on the Vimeo website. Design their latest music video "It's not my problem" and be in with a chance to win £5000. With only 2 days left to enter, SquareZero's animator 'George Cheng' couldn't resist giving the Sneaky Sound System competition a go. - July 30, 2009 - SquareZero
Battle Song – The World’s Saddest Song is to be Released – on August 9th, 2009
It took three years to produce this song. Each time the producers, musicians, singers and sound engineers tried to work on it in the studio, they were so deeply moved and thoroughly saddened that they found it impossible to complete it. - July 29, 2009 - Huckleberry Friends AG
Classical Connect Completes the George Flynn Project
ClassicalConnect.com presents the most complete online library of compositions by the remarkable composer George Flynn via its free virtual concert hall. - July 29, 2009 - Classical Connect LLC
Morescape Records and Times Music India Announce the Highly Anticipated International Release of Generations: Esho Boshona, Featuring Antara Chowdhury
Introducing Morescape Records and the album Generations: Esho Boshona, a new Bengali Pop release from Antara Chowdhury, the daughter of the acclaimed and celebrated genius Sri Salil Chowdhury. The album is a collaboration between Antara and her brother Sanjoy Chowdhury, dubbed the "King of Background Music" in Bollywood and features original compositions by Salil & Sanjoy Chowdhury. - July 29, 2009 - Morescape
From Asha Puthli's Space Talk to Apollo 11 Space Walk: Puthli's Jazz Funk Classic Sent Into Deep Space for Eternity
"Space Talk," the Asha Puthli classic has been transmitted into deep space by the UK based organization, SentForever, in tribute to NASA, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's historic moon landing. - July 28, 2009 - Asha Puthli Inc.
"Christina DeRosa Cabaret Show" at the Camden House
Actress, Singer, Model Christina DeRosa will perform in her own show “Christina DeRosa’s Cabaret Show” at the Camden House - July 27, 2009 - Christina DeRosa
Skidmark Cards to Rihanna: We'll Lower the Bar if You Help Raise Awareness
"Skidmark Cards is a greeting card company dedicated to raising funds and awareness for victims of domestic violence," according to spokesman Thomas Burr. The spokesman adds, "We seek nothing more than to further our cause, along with trying to gain the support of the public at large, which includes our offer to Rihanna." - July 27, 2009 - Skidmark Cards
Independent Recording Artist MRDC Pays Subscribers Who Enjoy and Tell Others About Website
With music more commonly downloaded off the internet than purchased at retail stores these days, users have been waiting for an innovative approach to buy and benefit from their music. Martin Richmond, the artist behind MRDC is perhaps one of the most innovative musicians in the industry. Not only... - July 26, 2009 - mrdc-music.com
"Artist to the Stars," Corey Frizzell to Present a Portrait of Keith Whitley to the KY Music Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in Renfro Valley, Kentucky will be hosting an event to honor the memory and music of Keith Whitley on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature live musical performances and "Artist to the Stars,” Corey Frizzell will be on hand to present a special portrait of the late Country Star, Keith Whitley as part of Whitley’s exhibit in the Hall. - July 25, 2009 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Summer Music Festivals Amplifies Visits with Audio Guide
Popular Aspen and Napa Festivals Now Have Immediate Access to Fun and Informative Facts Using a Cell Phone - July 25, 2009 - Guide by Cell
Webceleb.com and Whet Travel Empower Fans to Choose Semi-Pro DJ to Perform Aboard Premier Entertainment Cruise
Electronic dance music fans now have the opportunity to decide who they want spinning on the Groove Cruise from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas Oct 1st – 5th. Webceleb and Whet Travel teamed up to support amateur DJs through an online contest where the winner is decided by voting fans at webceleb.com. The online contest spans June 21st – August 16th. - July 25, 2009 - WebCeleb, Inc
KindSir Music Launches to Develop Texas-Based Music Artists
New record label and publishing company launches in Austin, Nashville and New York. - July 24, 2009 - KindSir Music
The Sistah's Debut EP Brown on the Edges Available July 28th via Ironhorse Music Group Website
The Sistah's Debut EP to feature songs "Brooklyn Was Beautiful" and "1ne (Remix)" featuring Canadian MC Eternia. - July 24, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Nususa Live Hosts Free Concerts Online
Nususa Live is a Web site streaming live in-studio performances and features instant online interaction with artists in real time as shows are being streamed. - July 24, 2009 - Nususa Live
Mellow Down Easy Sign with The Campbell Howell Agency
Nashville Indie-Roots Rockers Sign New Management Contract with Nashville Firm - July 23, 2009 - Mellow Down Easy
MOCA Jacksonville Presents Hollywood Swings! Jazz Concert and Jam Session
The music from your favorite movies and TV Shows, followed by an open jam session, at MOCA Jacksonville. - July 23, 2009 - Museum of Contemporary Art
Violinist, Signs to Sony Music for Solo Album...with a Difference
Violinist, Diana Yukawa Signs to Sony Music for Solo Album...with a difference. - July 22, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Unicorn's No Way Out of Here - the Anthology Now Available on Two-Disc CD from Renaissance Records
The long awaited double-disc anthology by the premier UK country-rock band, Unicorn, is finally available and bursting at the seams with 39 of the band's best songs including 15 previously unreleased tracks. This impressive two-disc anthology includes a new “best of” collection with... - July 22, 2009 - Its About Music
Qball Cafe Hosts an Assault of Area Metal Bands in Fredericksburg Virginia
On Saturday night, 7/18/2009, Qball Cafe was nearly destroyed by an assault of area metal bands. RockTheBurg.com brought the Metal Mayhem Tour to Qball’s on Bragg Rd. Three of the area’s best metal bands put on an amazing performance for the fans. Reticle opened the show with a... - July 22, 2009 - No Explanation Productions LLC
Andy Pratt - Live Now Available Worldwide
After releasing more than 20 studio albums and being praised by Rolling Stone magazine’s Stephen Holden saying, “Andy Pratt has forever changed the face of rock,” this legendary musician and songwriter has just released the long awaited CD, Andy Pratt – Live at The Village... - July 22, 2009 - Its About Music
Rebecca Ryan & The Sparrows Play with Susan Voelz & the Defenders of the Monarchy Treasure in Chicago
The Sparrows, with Rebecca Ryan, will make their Chicago debut, playing with former Pi Dog Pondering's, Susan Voelz, at the Morseland in Rogers Park on Friday, July 24th starting at 10 PM. - July 22, 2009 - The Sparrows